Project Engineer

Intellectt INC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Intellectt INC is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead a large-scale pharmaceutical facility expansion. The role is onsite in Virginia as a contract (W2) position, with responsibilities from design through startup to ensure GMP compliance and safety.

The candidate will develop URS, review drawings, coordinate with contractors, and oversee commissioning, qualification, and turnover while controlling scope, budget, and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of engineering or project management in pharma/manufacturing.
• Experience managing medium to large capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, clean utilities, piping, and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical capital projects from design through startup.
• Develop URS and design basis documents.
• Review engineering drawings and calculations.
• Support HVAC, clean utilities, and process piping installation.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and vendors.
• Oversee construction, commissioning, qualification, and turnover.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, risks, and change orders.
• Collaborate with Engineering, QA, Facilities and EHS teams.

Skills

URS documentation

HVAC systems

Process piping

GMP compliance

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Related field degree

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: Virginia (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract (W2)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to support a large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing facility expansion. The candidate will manage mechanical capital projects from design through construction, commissioning, qualification, and startup while ensuring GMP compliance, safety, quality, and project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical capital projects from design through construction and startup.
• Develop URS, design basis documents, and engineering specifications.
• Review engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documents.
• Support HVAC, clean utilities, plant utilities, process piping, and mechanical equipment installation.
• Coordinate engineering consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Oversee construction, commissioning, qualification, and system turnover.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, risks, and change orders.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, QA, QC, Facilities, and EHS teams.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, engineering standards, and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant engineering or project management experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing medium- to large-scale capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, clean utilities, plant utilities, process piping, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with URS, engineering design reviews, construction, commissioning, and qualification.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, project budgets, schedules, and risks.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and Visio.

Pay Scale

Anticipated hourly pay range: 70/hr to $100/hr (Depends on experience)

Benefits

Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.

Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.

Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws